Why Fifa Will Pay Seamus Coleman’s Everton Wages After Leg Break

Fifa—football’s world governing body—is set to pay Everton around £1.3 million ($1.64 million) to cover Séamus Coleman’s wages after the Irishman suffered a double leg break while on international duty.

Coleman underwent surgery in Dublin, Ireland, on Saturday after fracturing his tibia and fibula in a challenge with Neil Taylor during the Republic of Ireland’s World Cup qualifier against Wales.

Screws have been inserted into the defenders leg and he is expected to be out of action for at least six months for both Everton, his club, and country.